Immigration Coordinator/Specialist (HR)

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•Reston, VA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for an Immigration Coordinator/Specialist (HR) to join our team in Reston, VA. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Serve as an internal subject matter expert to the organization on growing immigration matters. Strategically plan for immediate business needs and long-term employment options for employees with expiring work authorizations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as human resources, legal studies, business administration, political science, or international relations.
Four or more (4+) years of progressively more responsible HR experience required.
A minimum of one year of proven experience in immigration law, procedures, regulations, and policies.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and attorneys.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and UKG Pro.

Nice To Haves

High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage and organize multiple time-sensitive tasks and deadlines.
Focus on improving return on investment.
Data analysis and interpretation skills.
Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.

Responsibilities

Provide high-volume project management and administration of U.S. and global employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas, work permits, intracompany transfers, and permanent residency applications.
Coordinate with candidates, employees, managers, and external counsel, while tracking and maintaining current immigration data, documents, and statuses using internal electronic filing systems, HRIS system, and global immigration portals.
Ensure compliance with immigration and employment laws and company policies and procedures.
Conduct immigration research and consult with external counsel as needed to provide recommendations and guidance to employees and the business for intracompany mobility needs.
Perform ongoing monitoring of monthly visa expiration report for expiring work authorizations, ensuring timely I-9 updates and other employment re-verifications and visa/work permit extensions.
Administer and manage Permanent Residence processes and related PERM, I-140, and I-485 applications including timeline and cost discussions with managers, analysis of minimum job and prevailing wage requirements, and recruitment efforts in coordination with external council.
Draft and edit visa support letters, applications and immigration forms as needed. Assist with online applications and manage the collection and review of employee documents and immigration forms.
Administer and manager annual and ongoing U.S., Canada and global visa processes from start to finish, including: TN (border and consular), L-1A/B, Student F-1 (CPT/OPT/STEM) including I-983 Training Plan reviews, H-1B CAPS and extensions, transfers, preparation and management approvals for lottery submissions, Notice of Filings, Public Access Files, Prevailing Wage and level analysis and discussions with managers, reviewing and crafting visa job descriptions.
Regularly review and update immigration policies, procedures, tools, and guidance to keep company intranet/handbook information current.
Maintain a close relationship with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, employees and managers regarding immigration cases, request case-related information as needed, and keep stakeholders apprised of case updates.
Continually educate and provide guidance to employees, managers and Branch Managers on immigration laws, costs, practices, and procedures, including conducting information sessions and coordinating kick-off calls.